At this point I’ve listened to all the so-called logic and arguments on why you are voting for Trump. Let’s cut through the bullshit about inflation and illegal immigrants. Let’s stop pretending you understand the…
Be More…
I recently came across this which I wrote in 2001, it caused me to take a self-assessment on where I am today and which things are still relevant today. Inspired, but that means finding what…
Giant
You often hear the phrases, “A giant among men” and “Standing on the shoulders of giants”, but what does that really mean? Yesterday, during the Celebration of Life for Chief Bill Logan, I learned more…
Shots Fired!
Recently on two consecutive days gun violence erupted in our neighborhood. Evanston, a place that is widely considered a safe suburban community. Evanston, a town now recognized nationally as one of the first cities to…
The Global Majority
I love the Olympics! Since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the spectacle of the opening ceremony, the pageantry of the nations, some I’d never heard of entering the arena to engage in…
Rebuked
“I rebuke you in the name of Jesus!” – Sonya Massey Sonya Massey saw a demon. Black Christians, no check that, the people from the cradle of civilization, home of original man (woman), can and…
Whose God is Winning
I’ve tried to write this many times, not sure if this is any better than previous iterations or a complete thought but based on current history and a recent discussion the question bubbled to the…
2024 Intentions
I looked back at my ’23 Intentions and everything written over the past year in my journal, some of it didn’t make it to blackmanwrites.com. In ’22 my first intention was to write more (2-3…
Birthday Missive ’23
As always, I am grateful for all the calls, texts, and posts from those who acknowledge the day I came to be. I think as I get older, I might be getting a little pettier…
Journey
In the realm of shadows deep, I tread, A journey into Blackness, where light is spread. Emerging from the shroud of night’s embrace, I see the vibrant colors in this sacred space. Deeper I plunge,…